Validity of the critical speed to determine blood lactate response and aerobic performance in swimmers aged 10-15 years

Greco, C. C.Bianco, A. D.Gomide, E.Denadai, B. S.2014-05-202014-05-202002-11-01Science & Sports. Paris Cedex 15: Editions Scientifiques Medicales Elsevier, v. 17, n. 6, p. 306-308, 2002.0765-1597http://hdl.handle.net/11449/36007Introduction - the aim of this study was to analyze the validity of the critical speed (CS) to determine the speed corresponding to 4 mmol 1(-1) of blood lactate (S4) and the speed in a 30 min test (S30min) of swimmers aged 10-15 years.Synthesis of facts - CS, S4 and S30min were determined in 12 swimmers (eight boys and four girls) divided into two groups: 10-12 years and 13-15 years.Conclusion - CS was a good predictor of aerobic performance (S30min) independent of the chronological age, providing practical information about the aerobic performance state of young swimmers. (C) 2002, Editions scientifiques et medicates, Elsevier SAS. All rights reserved.306-308enganaerobic thresholdcritical speedswimmingperformancechildrenValidity of the critical speed to determine blood lactate response and aerobic performance in swimmers aged 10-15 yearsArtigo10.1016/S0765-1597(02)00177-6WOS:000180484500007Acesso restrito74161298946806891907479250833033